The primary aim of this study was to explore ways in which educational planners could improve resource allocation to increase both the quantity and quality of education in Colombia. Technological and operational innovations were sought for improving literacy training, vocational and agricultural education, and teacher training. Since only three…

To facilitate planning, development, and implementation of educational policies, data was collected concerning community attitudes toward both current and desired educational programs. Sampling procedures, instrumentation, data collection, and responses to questionnaire items and open-ended questions are described in detail. Appendices include…

This document is the second part of a 3-part report on the development of a generic State Educational Agency Data Analysis Plan (SDAP). It contains the SDAP-model I, the major product of the study. The model consists of a set of analysis statements directed at defining answers to a series of questions pertinent to the management of SEA programs.…

This handbook provides basic information for conducting an institutional self-evaluation of programs and services offered to the disadvantaged and handicapped at the community college level. Specifically focusing on programs and services funded under the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, this guide is intended for those who are…

The purpose of this paper was to review recent literature and research on inservice training for vocational education teachers and to draw from that synthesis, elements influencing inservice training. Topics reviewed included: (1) Historical Overview, (2) Theoretical Framework, (3) Recent Programs, (4) Innovative Techniques, (5) Some Problems and…

This paper shows that Garfinkel and Gramlich's conclusion about the average performance of the contractors is not supported by the data. The discussion focuses on three issues: (1) The study was conducted in such a way that performance contracting schools and the comparison schools were generally not comparable in terms of initial achievement,…

Educational changes and innovations needed to improve the quality of American elementary and secondary education were studied. The study sought to do the following: (1) identify the central problems, issues, and directions of American education to 1980 and beyond; (2) project a reasonably attainable set of conditions and changes to be achieved for…

This paper discusses some of the problems in estimating enrollments and expenditures of the educational establishment. Topics included in the outlook for education to 1975 include: (1) projections of school and college enrollments, (2) supply of and demand for elementary and secondary school teachers, (3) supply of and demand for instructional…

Composed of articles published in recent issues of "Educational Technology" magazine, this volume focuses on the process of innovation in education. Included are articles on needs and criteria for change, accountability, modes for adaptation, educational management, teacher roles and attitudes, educational planning, and strategies of…

Eighty-seven countries were represented at the 1968 Conference on Public Education. Topics discussed were: I. Education for International Understanding as an Integral Part of the Curriculum and Life of the School, and II. Environmental Studies. The Summary Report of Plenary Meetings, comprising the major portion of the document, includes…

In this collection of papers Harold G. Cassidy outlines the conceptual framework for the conference which is based on a systems approach to development of practical action programs in education. A basic model is presented as a basis for shifting from the post-crisis to the pre-crisis approach to curriculum development and educational…

Position and background papers presented at a UNESCO conference on adult education are provided. The first position paper presents the Delegation's overall position on the various items on the agenda. The two other position papers concern the development of adult education through international cooperation (intellectual cooperation and…

This publication presents in summary form the development of the two end products of the Trenton Title III project: (1) an educational planning system called STEP (System for Tranton's Educational Planning) and (2) a new planning office, the Division of Research, Planning, and Evaluation. Included is the outline of the planning cycle, a discussion…

The development of the Congo's present formal education system began shortly after Protestant missionaries first entered the region in 1878. A distinct imprint had not been made on educational planning by the colonial government until problems compounded by the First World War demanded attention. A 20-year plan, which rested firmly and comfortably…

In the first chapter, the main approaches to educational planning as practiced in the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development are described: (1) social demand, which subsumes current and supplementary demand; (2) investment in education; and (3) manpower needs. This chapter also reviews the contemporary use of…